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NASA launches asteroid probe named Lucy into the sky with diamonds
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NASA launches asteroid probe named Lucy into the sky with diamonds

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A NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky with diamonds on its science instruments for a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids.Oct. 17, 2021

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